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Jul 18, 2007

Maple50175

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Brake problem

So yeah I just did my brakes this past weekend. New rotors and pads. When I took the caliper off the car the ...

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The part circled in red... how it goes into the boot and theres grease in it..

Well one side does NOT move freeley it's stuck.

Is should be able to move back and forth correct?

My brakes still feel messed up so I have a 95% chance this is the problem..

Jul 18, 2007

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Re: Brake problem

Bring it to ur mechanic Ur brake might Seize. or put some Anti seize lubricant.

Jul 18, 2007

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Re: Brake problem

The pins can lock up. with the caliper apart, try to take it out, if it comes out, make sure its not scored up, there's a grease you can use to lube it up. If its truly siezed, you need a new caliper.